FIDIC Suite of Contracts
Red Book 1999 Contractor’s Obligations
Learn the contractor’s key obligations under FIDIC Red Book 1999 and practical compliance tips for older project frameworks.
- Intermediate
- English
- 2 Weeks
- 6 lessons
What you will learn?
Recognize legacy obligations in FIDIC 1999
Apply relevant contract provisions effectively
Manage performance and compliance risks
Adapt to different jurisdictional uses
Who this course is for
Lawyers advising on construction contracts
Quantity surveyors responsible for cost and compliance
Procurement teams managing FIDIC-based projects
Contract administrators working with legacy frameworks.
Prerequisites
Prior exposure to construction contracts
Familiarity with FIDIC frameworks is helpful
Ability to interpret standard contract clauses
Interest in managing compliance for ongoing legacy projects.
Why this course
Clarifies legacy obligations still applicable in many jurisdictions, Strengthens compliance strategies for FIDIC 1999 projects, Provides insights into risk allocation under older frameworks, Helps prevent disputes arising from non-compliance, Equips professionals with practical tools for effective project execution, Builds confidence in handling outdated but prevalent contractual obligations.
Course content
Objective
Understand the scope, structure, and ongoing use of FIDIC Red Book 1999 and its impact on contractor obligations.
Key topics
Explain the historical context and continued relevance of FIDIC 1999
Identify contractor obligations under the Red Book
Understand its structure and governing principles
Compare FIDIC 1999 with newer editions
Analyse implications for contract administration
Assess risks linked to outdated frameworks.
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Take a short quiz and write a 5-bullet summary of Explain the historical context and continued relevance of FIDIC 1999.
Objective
Learn performance and quality duties under the FIDIC Red Book 1999 to ensure risk-free project execution.
Key topics
Define performance standards under FIDIC 1999
Apply quality control practices for compliance
Document performance milestones effectively
Address defects and correction obligations
Coordinate subcontractor compliance with main contract obligations
Integrate inspection processes for assurance.
Week 1
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Develop time management strategies for projects governed by FIDIC 1999.
Key topics
Submit initial and revised programmes as per contract requirements
Apply principles for monitoring progress
Draft extension of time notices
Manage delays and associated claims properly
Ensure reporting aligns with FIDIC provisions
Maintain transparent communication on scheduling obligations.
Week 1
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Master change management under the Red Book 1999 to reduce contractual risk.
Key topics
Comply with contractual procedures for variation approval
Draft proposals in response to instruction changes
Manage pricing adjustments effectively
Maintain clear records for accountability
Address dispute risks linked to undocumented variations
Apply proactive communication strategies for scope changes.
Week 2
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Strengthen knowledge of safety and environmental obligations to protect compliance and project outcomes.
Key topics
Implement health and safety standards under FIDIC obligations
Ensure environmental compliance during construction
Apply reporting requirements for incidents and mitigation measures
Train teams on safety responsibilities
Align practices with statutory requirements
Monitor compliance through regular audits.
Week 2
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Create practical tools to manage compliance on FIDIC 1999-based projects effectively.
Key topics
Prepare compliance checklists tailored to FIDIC 1999
Audit ongoing projects for adherence to obligations
Apply lessons from common compliance failures
Integrate dispute avoidance strategies into legacy frameworks
Develop documentation templates for contractor obligations
Plan transition from 1999 to newer editions.
Week 2
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Description
Despite the introduction of the 2017 edition, the FIDIC Red Book 1999 remains widely used across multiple jurisdictions and ongoing projects. Understanding its provisions is essential for professionals working on legacy contracts to ensure compliance and avoid disputes.
This course provides a detailed review of contractor obligations under the 1999 Red Book, covering duties relating to performance, programme submission, quality standards, variations, and safety compliance. It explains the implications of these obligations for risk allocation, dispute prevention, and project governance.
Participants will gain practical insights on managing compliance with the 1999 framework, understanding its differences from the 2017 edition, and applying lessons to active projects. By the end of this course, you will have a clear roadmap for fulfilling contractual responsibilities while safeguarding timelines, quality, and cost objectives.
This course provides a detailed review of contractor obligations under the 1999 Red Book, covering duties relating to performance, programme submission, quality standards, variations, and safety compliance. It explains the implications of these obligations for risk allocation, dispute prevention, and project governance.
Participants will gain practical insights on managing compliance with the 1999 framework, understanding its differences from the 2017 edition, and applying lessons to active projects. By the end of this course, you will have a clear roadmap for fulfilling contractual responsibilities while safeguarding timelines, quality, and cost objectives.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
FIDIC Suite of Contracts
Sheraz draws from his rare dual expertise as an engineer and barrister to offer elite training in contract drafting. These programs are crafted for professionals who draft or review complex contracts and seek to enhance clarity, enforceability, and risk control across jurisdictions and sectors.
